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Robbing a bank is as simple as putting pen to paper. Here are actual demand notes used in successful and unsuccessful unarmed bank robberies - - accompanied by a photo of each robber and appended with details about the robbery itself.

= a successful robbery

= an unsuccessful robbery


Compiled by Ken Habarta

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10 January 10

I’m armed.
Empty your drawer.
Not a joke

male, 26, Floridian Community Bank, Delray Beach FL. $2418

** just released from substance abuse center

Tags: armed joke drawer
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30 December 09

This is a robbery.
Give me all of your money.
This is not a joke.
I have a gun in the bag.

male, 20s, Chase Bank, Skokie IL, $1000

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26 October 09

This is no joke.
Give me big bills.
No dye packs!
I will check for dye.
It’s not your money,
don’t hesitate.

male, 27, Bank of New England, Haverhill MA, 3:30p $950

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21 October 09

This is not a joke.
I have a gun loaded. Ready.
I want all the money in the drawer now.
No dye packs or alarms.
If there are, this place will ‘explode.’
Do as I say and everyone will be OK.
If not, people will die.

male, 25, Croghan Colonial Bank, Ballville, OH

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